Finding inexpensive racing boots to fit large calves

[Str8 Jacket]

Im having real trouble finding racing boots that I can do up over my calves. Problem is, is that I only have a limited amount of money to spend and, unfortunately I think that may be where my problem lies.
Anyone else had this prob and what did you end up buying or at least which boots have more width around the calves?

[Mom]

Im having real trouble finding racing boots that I can do up over my calves. Problem is, is that I only have a limited amount of money to spend and, unfortunately I think that may be where my problem lies.
Anyone else had this prob and what did you end up buying or at least which boots have more width around the calves?

Jorgia had a thread up here a while ago about big calves and boots to suit. Will see if I can find it for you, seemed to be heaps of options as I recall.

[Mom]

It was motorcross boots :confused:

Still it might help

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=60413

[Str8 Jacket]

It was motorcross boots :confused:

Still it might help

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=60413

Yeah, cheers I read it but I need racing boots... Just to be difficult you know! :yes:

[Mom]

Just to be difficult you know! :yes:

Yeah, yeah, blah, blah...:laugh:

[Stirts]

I had real problems finding boots due to my muscular calves, I ended up with Diadora boots in the end, protection in all the right places and comfy too. Not too bad a price of $200, on sale if I memember rightly. Me finks they do a race boot too, but price will differ me bets!

They only zip up to the ankle, then a velcro fix around the calf :yes:

[FJRider]

Check out bike shops with racing teams, they change gear frequently. You might get used, but good stuff. Worth an ask...

[marty]

Diadora have the best fit for large calves, but they're not cheap. The motorbike/tropical fish shop in Morrinsville has them.

[Str8 Jacket]

I had real problems finding boots due to my muscular calves, I ended up with Diadora boots in the end, protection in all the right places and comfy too. Not too bad a price of $200, on sale if I memember rightly. Me finks they do a race boot too, but price will differ me bets!

They only zip up to the ankle, then a velcro fix around the calf :yes:

Hmm, thanks :) Im actually having probs getting the velcro to meet together with most boots there's about an inch to go before the ends meet :(
Do Diadora boots have a bit more strapping round the calf area?

[Str8 Jacket]

Check out bike shops with racing teams, they change gear frequently. You might get used, but good stuff. Worth an ask...

Hey good idea. Im quite happy to have 2nd hand boots but only if I can use em! :)

[MadDuck]

Im actually having probs getting the velcro to meet together with most boots there's about an inch to go before the ends meet

I have known a racer or two that use duct tape exactly for that reason...

[Str8 Jacket]

I have known a racer or two that use duct tape exactly for that reason...

hehe, actually I have been very tempted!!! :yes:
However, after spending almost 4 months in plaster/moon boot after crashing at Ruapuna I figure I should probably get the right stuff that fits properly, blah blah. Soooo very tempted though!! :whistle:

[Stirts]

Hmm, thanks :) Im actually having probs getting the velcro to meet together with most boots there's about an inch to go before the ends meet :(
Do Diadora boots have a bit more strapping round the calf area?

Yeah I had exactly that with most I tried, got so farked off I was going to buy a pair of ankle boots instead, but Mr Bablefish managed to talk some sense into me.

Mine meet....only just though, they have softened a little and now I can get just over halfway on the velcro. No extra strapping on mine, but tis not a race boot.

The Diadora race boot does have those clippie thingies me finks.

[Stirts]

Me found linky for you to smooze ova

http://www.diadora-racing.it/index2.php?lingua=2

[FJRider]

Find a "friend" your size, but NOT same race class ... and "borrow" them when your racing...
Plan B... Find someone your size and offer to pay half the price of a new pair for them, if you get their OLD pair. Make sure the old pair is OK first though...

[cs363]

Would be a help if you could tell us the size you are after and your budget? :)

[Number One]

Hey gorgeous you have teensy calves what are you on about?!!!

I too have generous calves...too many years cycling and my rich bulgarian heritage :rofl:

My issue is finding boots in my small feet size first! Once I get some the right size for my foot then I will have the issue with do-up-ability.

[FJRider]

Hey gorgeous you have teensy calves what are you on about?!!!

I too have generous calves...too many years cycling and my rich bulgarian heritage :rofl:

My issue is finding boots in my small feet size first! Once I get some the right size for my foot then I will have the issue with do-up-ability.

Try a larger pair, then place "insoles" in, then thick sox. Or is it just an uncommon foot size you have... :innocent:

[Number One]

Try a larger pair, then place "insoles" in, then thick sox. Or is it just an uncommon foot size you have... :innocent:
Uncommon? Moi :rofl: apparently no one brings them in in my size...not enough midget footed riders out there they say. My thing too is I don't want to pay to bring some in that might not fit

[Quasievil]

Does your Knee armour go right down your Shin ?? if so maybe remove that, I will give you some Knee only Armour (for free of course) and that might give you a little extra room.
I can bring it down with me to the VMCC if youre going, or give it to Deano to pass on.

[Trudes]

Have the same issue Hels, that's why I wear my pants over my boots too, can't fit 'em inside. Seems to be a fairly common problem, maybe boot builders need to make boots of different sizes with different calve sizes also!

[Str8 Jacket]

Hey gorgeous you have teensy calves what are you on about?!!!


As much as I just HATE to brag, my calves are quite muscular and then when you add leathers on top of that its just a wee bit much for your Joe Average boot.

I guess I may just have to bite the bullet and race in dririders until I can afford a decent pair.....

[FJRider]

Would be a help if you could tell us the size you are after and your budget? :)

State size needed, there must be somebody on site with a pair they aren't using ...much..

[Str8 Jacket]

Would be a help if you could tell us the size you are after and your budget? :)

Ah yeah, that's be smart! Im a size 8 or 9 and I dont really wanna spend more than $250 at the moment.....

[Number One]

my calves are quite muscular .....

Stop it I'm getting turned on.......grrrrrrrrrrrrowwwilll:shifty:

[cs363]

Stop it I'm getting turned on.......grrrrrrrrrrrrowwwilll:shifty:


You too? :laugh::bleh:

[FJRider]

All this turning on... we'll be in PD soon...again...
Muscular thigh's, tiny feet, I'm not sure pic's in this thread will be good. Or REALLY bad... my imagination is on overdrive...:innocent:

[cs363]

hmmm.... Business Class to PD if we're not careful!! :rofl:

Someone say something about boots......

[flame]

hey chick, try my diadora's on when I see you next for size. They're the race boot ones. They do have BIG calves.......I got whimpy spastic non-existant calves and its a bit of a pain with them cause they are all sloppy like above my ankles.

They are size 41 (mens size). And they were a good price, cant remember exactly but under $300 and they have worn reallllllllly well, comfy as to ride in,crashed well, and don't even STINK:woohoo:

[Number One]

.I got whimpy spastic non-existant calves and its a bit of a pain with them cause they are all sloppy like above my ankles.

Pissht! Talk to the hand girlfriend..stop gloating already ;)

[Hitcher]

http://www.amberfield.com.au/images/casuarina/02casuarina.jpg

[Number One]

Hey chick check this out....might be a go maybe?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1726207&postcount=1